Introduction Conservation of cetaceans is challenging due to their large-range, highly-
dynamic nature. The EU Habitats Directive (HD) reports 78% of species in …

In the face of environmental change, high-quality and fine-scale information is essential in
order to monitor the highly dynamic environments on land and sea. While traditional …

Incidental catch or bycatch of sea turtles by pelagic longline fisheries is a major concern
worldwide. The Northeast Atlantic hosts key foraging and developmental areas for oceanic …

Marine litter is a main threat for marine life, although the assessment of the associated risks
has not yet been fully incorporated into area-based management tools. Floating litter is …

Human activities in the oceans are increasing and can result in additional mortality on many
marine Protected, Endangered or Threatened Species (PETS). It is necessary to implement …

Anticipating and mitigating the impacts of climate change on biodiversity requires a
comprehensive understanding on key habitats utilized by species. Yet, such information for …

Conserving marine megafauna remains a challenging task in light of the gaps in knowledge
concerning their distribution and their exposure to human pressures. This is particularly …

Background: The conservation of loggerhead sea turtles (Caretta caretta) in the central
Mediterranean benefits from an in-depth understanding of its population genetic structure …

In the Mediterranean, incidental captures in fishing gear contribute to the high mortality of
loggerhead turtles (Caretta caretta). Understanding the effects of bycatch is complex and …

Simple Summary This work represents the first scientific study using genetic markers to
better understand the reproductive behaviour of the loggerhead sea turtle from the Central …